ACTIVE CASES/PENDING SUPREME COURT PETITIONS
King v. Whitmer (District Court: 2:20-cv-13134; U.S. Supreme Court: 20-815)
Lawyer Sidney Powell filed a lawsuit in a Michigan federal court on behalf of a group of Republicans alleging that “massive election fraud” and violations to the state election code in the Nov. 3 election. It claims that the fraud took place through a “troubling, insidious, and egregious ploy ” of ballot stuffing, which gave Democratic nominee Joe Biden a lead in the state. The fraud allegedly was rendered invisible through the help of using election software and hardware from Dominion Voting Systems, the lawsuit claims. Plaintiffs in the civil action are six registered Michigan voters and nominees of the Republican Party to the electoral college.
Nov. 25: Lawsuit filed in a federal court. The plaintiffs also filed a temporary restraining order.
Dec. 7: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit, characterizing the allegations as “conjecture and speculation.”
Dec. 8: Lawyers file notice of appeal to ask the circuit court to review the decision.
Dec. 11: Powell’s team files a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Dec. 13: Powell’s team sends a letter to Supreme Court asking for permission to file new evidence under seal.
Dec. 15: U.S. Supreme Court dockets case.
Dec. 28: State respondents file response opposing petition.
Dec. 30: Powell’s team ask court to consolidate all four related-cases filed by the lawyer on behalf of Republican electors.
